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As part of Banton’s bail condition, he will have to wear a monitoring device and will be subject to house arrest and 24 hour security, to be paid for by the defence.

Banton lawyer told Jamaican journalists that he should be out soon despite the difficulties meeting the requirements.

“Buju is hanging in there. He is very thankful for all of the support and friendship. Hopefully he will be out soon,” Markus told the Observer. After clearing this hurdle of satisfying the bail conditions, Banton’s legal team will have to seek bond in the immigration court to prevent his deportation to Jamaica. Banton’s entertainment visa was revoked following his arrest.” (Jamaica Observer)

Gargamel new trial is set to begin in December after his first trial ended in a mistrial last month.